Everyone thinks starting your own business is risky. But what if staying corporate is actually riskier?

I was texting with a friend last night—a plumber who's been thinking about breaking away from his employer to start his own thing. The conversation made me realize something most people get backwards about risk.

When you work corporate, you have one client: your employer. If they decide your job isn't needed anymore, your income goes to zero overnight. But when you run your own service business, you have multiple clients. Lose one? You still have revenue coming in from the others.

In this episode:

The real math behind corporate "security" vs. entrepreneurial "risk" Why one revenue stream is more dangerous than ten What to do in your 20s: job-hopping vs. going all-in on one company How I went from corporate accounting to running multiple businesses The plumber example: breaking away vs. staying comfortable "Pessimists get to be right, but optimists get to be rich" Service business dynamics: employees vs. contractors vs. owners Why you can't see what grows if you never plant the seed

This isn't about everyone needing to be an entrepreneur. It's about understanding the actual risks and rewards of each path so you can make an informed decision based on your life stage, responsibilities, and goals. If you've been thinking about making the jump, or you're trying to decide between climbing the corporate ladder or building your own thing, this conversation is for you.

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CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction: The Plumber Conversation 2:15 - Pessimists vs. Optimists 4:30 - One Client vs. Multiple Clients: The Real Risk 7:45 - What to Do in Your 20s 10:20 - My Journey: Corporate to CPA Firm Owner 14:15 - Service Business Math 18:30 - Planting Seeds: How Opportunities Compound 22:45 - When Corporate Makes Sense (And When It Doesn't) 26:10 - Working With the Right People 28:30 - Final Thoughts & Wrap Up #Entrepreneur #CorporateJob #BusinessOwner #CareerAdvice #RiskManagement #ServiceBusiness